[lamford]

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You are leading by a big margin in this hand from the Spingold Semis v Lavazza. What action do you take?

[PhilKing]

Double. Courtesy of "the database" I play this as transferable values, so partner is only expected to remove with a good or freaky hand. I will remove 5♥ to 5♠.

I don't think the big margin scenario affects our decision.

[lamford]

PhilKing, on 2015-August-28, 15:28, said:

Double. Courtesy of "the database" I play this as transferable values, so partner is only expected to remove with a good or freaky hand. I will remove 5♥ to 5♠.

I don't think the big margin scenario affects our decision.

If it goes all pass, you will collect 800. If partner bids 5H, he will probably raise 5S to 6S and you will go off. Double was not chosen. 5S was, and it was doubled but could not be beaten.